Paul D. Schellhamer, 96, of New Tripoli, died Jan. 20, 2022, in Complete Care at Berkshire, Reading.

He was the loving husband of the late Arlene E. (Lentz) Schellhamer, who died Nov. 7, 2021.

Born in Berks County, he was the son of the late Howard C. and Martha L. (Burkhart) Schellhamer.

A 1943 graduate of Slatington High School, he later began his career as a chemical worker, having last worked for the former IMC Company and former Trojan Powder Company for 30 years until retiring in 1985.

He was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, New Tripoli.

His survivors include his son Randy P. (Kristin) Schellhamer of Womelsdorf; daughters Linda A. (Marvin) Heck of Blandon, and Karen D. (Randy) Dietrich of Wanamakers; grandchildren Matthew (Stacy) Heck, Stephanie (Steve) Miller, Natalie and Daniel Schellhamer, Julie (Bradford) Byler, and Haley (Kenneth) Pilat; great-grandchildren Connor and McKenzie Heck, Caleb and Jacob Miller, Sophia Pilat and Nathan Byler.

He was predeceased by his sister Grace Snyder.

A private graveside interment will be at Ebenezer Union Cemetery, New Tripoli.

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Arrangements were made by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, New Tripoli.